Inside Wayne Bridge and Frankie Bridge’s marriage as he pulls out of KSI fight

Wayne Bridge has taken a moral stand against YouTube star KSI after he ruthlessly mocked his historic love life.

Former Chelsea player Wayne, 44, has been married to The Saturdays singer Frankie Bridge (née Sandford) for the past 11 years and they are regarded as a successful famous husband and wife duo. Before he began his relationship with Frankie, Wayne was in a four-year romance with French model Vanessa Perroncel – with whom he shares a son.

Wayne and KSI were due to face off in March – with a big fight planned by Misfits boxing, of which the YouTube star is a CEO. But when 31-year-old KSI – real name Olajide Olatunji – squared off against Wayne during the Darren Till-Anthony Taylor match on Saturday, things turned ugly.

Fans may now be wanting to learn more about Wayne’s relationship with Frankie – and his past romance with Vanessa. Here are the main points about the former Premier League star.

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When did Wayne Bridge and Frankie get married?

Wayne Bridge and The Saturdays singer Frankie tied-the-knot in July 2014. The couple enjoyed a star-studded wedding, swapping vows in front of the likes of Rochelle Humes and Mollie King.

The ceremony took place in Woburn Abbey in Bedfordshire – with family and friends present to watch the couple say “I do”. Later in the evening, more friends arrived to celebrate the couple – but this is a decision Frankie later said she regretted.

She told Hello! Magazine in 2021: “The only thing I always say to my mates when they’re getting married is to try not to have evening guests, have everybody there all day. Because you see everyone, you chat to everyone and kind of have all these conversations and welcome them, and then just as everyone relaxes and you’re about to have a good time, a whole new load of people come and you have all those conversations again, which is lovely but I felt like I didn’t really see Wayne in the evening. “

How many children do the couple have?

Frankie and Wayne embarked on their relationship in late 2011 and they welcomed their first son together, Parker, in October 2013. They married the following year and then welcomed second son, Carter, in August 2015.

Discussing her attitude to her appearance after becoming a mum-of-two, Frankie told Grazia last year: “I have to be honest; I don’t think becoming a mum has changed my attitude to my body massively. I still have a conflicting relationship with it and how it’s changed since becoming a parent. It’s something I’m constantly working on.

“I need energy to work and look after two busy boys. So, I try to focus on nutrition and moving my body for my mind, although those things are sometimes easier said than done. “

What did KSI say about Wayne Bridge’s ex-girlfriend?

Former footballer Wayne and French model Vanessa Perroncel were in a relationship from 2005 until 2009, and during their romance they welcomed a son named Jaydon Jean Claude Bridge – who arrived in November 2006. The romance between Wayne and Vanessa was dragged into headlines after it collapsed when allegations emerged that fellow footballer John Terry had engaged in an affair with Vanessa – allegations that she furiously denied.

During a boxing match face off last weekend, KSI drew gasps when he made referenced to the alleged affair. Attempting to get under the skin of his planned opponent, the YouTube star said: “Aren’t you the guy that let John Terry smash your ex? “

The comment ultimately led to the cancellation of the planned boxing match as Wayne felt a line had been crossed. However, Wayne insisted he will take to the ring to fight someone else instead.

How did Wayne react to KSI’s brutal taunt?

KSI’s below the belt comment about Vanessa Perroncel and John Terry’s alleged affair was slammed by football star Wayne – who dropped out of the planned fight as a consequence. Taking to Instagram to explain his reasoning, he wrote: “I was fully expecting to train hard and have some fun. Of course, I was expecting some criticism, but I feel like what was said on Saturday crossed a line.

“These are deeply personal comments that affect mine and other families involved in the situation. I’m a family man first and my priority is protecting them. My opponent is someone that many children look up to around the world, including my kids.

“I hope one day he will look back on this differently. I personally don’t want to be involved in these situations. I will no longer be fighting on March 29. I’m still looking out for my next big challenge and have some exciting things coming up in 2025. “

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